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Rolex Steel Air King with Original Midnight Blue Dial, Early 1970's

$5,500
£4,081.21
€4,754.05
CA$7,656.04
A$8,525.69
CHF 4,437.15
MX$105,120.74
NOK 56,510.51
SEK 53,114.40
DKK 35,471.14
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FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 38mm MOVEMENT: Perpetual Winding/26 Jewels / Caliber 1520 DIAL / HANDS: Original Midnight Blue with Baton Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The Rolex Air King is a classic, but this one is fitted with the seldom seen Midnight Blue Charcoal dial. The watch is also fitted with its original bracelet in excellent condition and it still has its original factory rating on it.
  • Creator:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1971 / 1972
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1690 X1stDibs: LU42234985733

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